Red, White and Bourbon

Toast tradition with this ultimate guide to American cocktails, featuring over fifty classic and contemporary drink recipes from across the U.S.

From the West Coast to the South to the Northeast, the best concoctions from the country's top bartenders are presented with a twist: Each recipe includes its unique history and background on its star ingredient. At last--the art of the cocktail meets your minibar. Printed in China.

Here's a taste from the South:

Seelbach Cocktail

Kentucky is home to the world's finest bourbons, and, as such, is naturally the source of inspiration for many of the most beloved whiskey-based cocktails. Named after the famous hotel in Louisville, this classic cocktail remains as popular today as it was back in the early twentieth century. The Seelbach fortifies a backbone of bourbon with a touch of Cointreau, two types of bitters, and a splash of sparkling wine for a sophisticated sipper that will transport you to a more genteel time and place.

I was very impressed with this cocktail recipe book. "The American Cocktail" is split up into five different regions of the United States: the South, the Northeast, the Midwest, the West, and the West Coast. In addition to these regions, they also have a "Cocktail Basics" section in the very beginning. At the beginning of each "region section", you get a brief description of the flavors and drinks that are common to that region.Just to give you a better idea, here are some of the unique regional drinks:South- "Pig on the Porch" (bacon bourbon and ginger ale, garnished with candied bacon)Northeast- "Boston Bog" (cranberries, Jamaica rum, apricot liqueur, ginger syrup, lemon juice)Midwest- "Rittenhouse Inn Wassail Punch" (cloves, allspice berries, ginger root, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, apple cider, cranberry juice, brown sugar, bourbon)West- "Agave Way" (fresh green chile, black grapes, lime juice, agave syrup, tequila)West Coast- "Stumptown Vanilla Flip" (vanilla liqueur, espresso, orange liqueur)

There are also more "standard" drink recipes, such as Old Fashioned, Martini, and Margarita, though all offer their own unique "twist."

This is a wonderful gift to anyone who likes to experiment with new flavors, and appreciates a well-made drink!

I was really pleased when this item arrived because I got it as a gift for my boyfriends parents, who enjoy mixing specialty drinks and entertaining. It's a great size (not too large), has really nice looking photos and the recipes are easy to read. It's a hard cover book and has great presentation as a gift.

Q and A

When our community voted on this product, some also shared comments - read them below:

200votes, 38 comments

SusanVote: Thumbs up!

Good gift for a housewarming or first-time apartment living.

SanriobabyVote: Thumbs up!

Nice to have on hand at home for parties and such. Would be a nice housewarming gift with a bottle for social drinkers.

susieVote: Thumbs up!

We own a liquor/gift store and even though there are dozens of drink guide books out there, we think this one may be priced for quick sales. The history included is interesting.

ChrisVote: Thumbs down!

How many cocktail books does the world need?

SenecaVote: Thumbs up!

Fun housewarming gift!

WendyVote: Thumbs down!

Not uncommon

LindaVote: Thumbs down!

I don't get it......there are dozens of these books at Barnes

maryVote: Thumbs up!

Interesting

SherryVote: Thumbs up!

Great housewarming/hostess gift.

MarlaVote: Thumbs up!

Great gift idea and the price is right.

ElizabethVote: Thumbs down!

Maybe OK for a gift, but unless this book features new drink combinations, it's probably a "been there done that" item.

ErinVote: Thumbs up!

Mixologists will enjoy! Looks different than all the other cocktail how-tos out there.Sad, however, that a book on the AMERICAN coctail was sent to CHINA to print.

AnnieVote: Thumbs down!

Changed my vote to Thumbs Down when I saw the AMERICAN coctail book was from CHINA. Seriously!?! I would have jumped on it had it made in THE USA

trishaVote: Thumbs up!

I like this item but, I agree with Annie about it being made in China. The idea is a good one.

MichelleVote: Thumbs down!

Printed in China (but designed elsewhere) Are there no more printing presses in the US?

margaretVote: Thumbs up!

a good hostess gift

MarilynVote: Thumbs down!

I don't need a book printed in China about American drinks.

GinaVote: Thumbs up!

Good for housewarmings, engagements, or wedding showers!

elizabethVote: Thumbs down!

If "American" is in the title ... it should be printed In the USA.

JenniferVote: Thumbs down!

Chinese made about American drinks...No.

CatherineVote: Thumbs down!

I have to agree with the comments about made in China.

AbigailVote: Thumbs down!

China?

paulaVote: Thumbs down!

made in the USA yes, made in china NO WAY!

SusanVote: Thumbs up!

Great gift idea for a bartender or friend who like to make drinks for company or parties.

Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator

Thanks for all of your feedback on this potential new good! We love that you're interested in the concept of this book. We want to take a moment to address the comments regarding printing in China. We do offer a wide assortment of items from all over the world, and we work to make sure we note where each product is made on our site. We work hard to provide the best quality items, and we don't discriminate against products made in China or any other country. As responsible retailers, making sure that our vendors meet safety regulations and treat their employees fairly is important to us.

MalloryVote: Thumbs up!

Nice gifts for special occasions (housewarming, wedding gift, etc.). I understand people are mad that is made in China, but it can be hard to avoid things being made outside the U.S., so if I really wanted it, I would buy it.

tel

Can't I get most of these recipes online? Maybe if I drank more often...

ShannonVote: Thumbs down!

Agreed, I try not purchase anything made in China...Also - I think it might be too pricey for what it offers and esp. for being China made.

AnnaVote: Thumbs up!

Yum. Bacon

NMVote: Thumbs up!

Though these recipes can probably all be found online, I think what made me like this is that it includes the history behind the drinks.

AmandaVote: Thumbs up!

Cute idea, don't like made in China

Grandma BVote: Thumbs down!

Nope ... heading for an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.

RobinVote: Thumbs down!

"The American Cocktail"

KathleenVote: Thumbs up!

I'd be interested to know and try special cocktails from around the country,

SusieVote: Thumbs up!

I like to know the background to recipes, so would enjoy this and would spend $20.